effectively

adverb

ef·​fec·​tive·​ly i-ˈfek-tiv-lē 

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1

: in an effective manner

dealt with the problem effectively

2

: in effect : virtually

by withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

Examples of effectively in a Sentence

Try to communicate your ideas more effectively.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region's oil and gas, was effectively blockaded since the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran in late February. — Gail Krishnan, CNBC, 23 June 2026

Russia has repeatedly claimed that the missile has an effectively unlimited range and can bypass existing missile defense systems. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026

However, treating these issues expediently, effectively, and with specialty care can help ensure that a child doesn’t experience ongoing pain or complications because of a childhood injury. — Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026

When frequent movement breaks become a lifestyle habit, the cumulative effect is a body that moves better, feels better and handles stress more effectively. — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for effectively

• ineffectively
• retrospectively
• affectively
• collectively
• defectively
• objectively
• prospectively
• protectively
• reflectively
• respectively
• selectively
• subjectively